1 Dead In Solo Car Crash In Madera County

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a solo car crash left one person dead in Madera County. 

The California Highway Patrol says it happened Tuesday morning on Road 39 1/2, just north of Bella Vista Drive. 

That’s just east of the Madera Ranchos before you reach Highway 41. 

The crash happened along a paved county road with orchards on both sides. 

Road 39 1/2 is closed in both directions as the investigation continues. 

Drivers are asked to avoid the area and find alternate routes.